Rosewood Brittlegill vs

Russula melitodes compared with Russula anatina

Key Differences

• Rosewood Brittlegill is Data Deficient while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rosewood Brittlegill
Kingdom same	Fungi (mantar)	Fungi (mantar)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Bazitli mantarlar)	Basidiomycota (Bazitli mantarlar)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Russulales)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula melitodes	Russula anatina

Evolutionary Relationship

Rosewood Brittlegill and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Rosewood Brittlegill

DD — Data Deficient

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rosewood Brittlegill
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rosewood Brittlegill

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Russula anatina is a mycorrhizal agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms ectomycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees, particularly in moist woodland habitats. Its near-threatened status reflects susceptibility to habitat degradation and the decline of old-growth forest ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden